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Sardine vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Thyme?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Thyme is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Thyme, fresh types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more IronIron +497.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1491.7%
~equal in Calcium ~405mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.8%
Contains more FatsFats +581.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +867.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Thyme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Thyme Opinion
Calories 208kcal 101kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 5.56g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 1.68g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 0g 10.45g Thyme
Carbs 0g 24.45g Thyme
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 382mg 405mg Thyme
Potassium 397mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 2.92mg 17.45mg Thyme
Fiber 0g 14g Thyme
Copper 0.186mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 1.31mg 1.81mg Thyme
Phosphorus 490mg 106mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 108IU 4751IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 238µg Thyme
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 1.719mg Thyme
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.048mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.824mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.409mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.348mg Thyme
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 45µg Thyme
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.081g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.532g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.114mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.154mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.285mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.262mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.126mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.307mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
124%
Sardine
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.